Spanning more than six decades of Sudan's post-independence
history, this collection features work by some of Sudan's most
renowned modern poets, largely unknown in the United
States. Adil Babikir's extensive introduction provides a
conceptual framework to help the English reader understand the
cultural context. Translated from Arabic, the collection addresses
a wide range of themes—identity, love, politics, Sufism,
patriotism, war, and philosophy—capturing the evolution of
Sudan's modern history and cultural intersections.Modern Sudanese
Poetry features voices as diverse as the country's ethnic,
cultural, and natural composition. By bringing these voices
together, Babikir provides a glimpse of Sudan's poetry scene as
well as the country's modern history and post-independence
trajectory.